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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.77, 70.17 and 21.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.77, 70.17 and 21.09 is: 31.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.77 : 70.17 = 21.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.77/70.17 = 21.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.77x = 70.17 × 21.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.77x = 1,479.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479.89/46.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.64

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